Investment

ARENA commits $25m to turbocharge truck electrification in Victoria

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $25.3 million for the Victorian energy supplier - NewVolt - to develop three fast-charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks in the state.

IGCC outlines policy priorities to 2030

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The IGCC said the opportunities of well-designed climate policy are significant and could avoid a 38% cumulative negative impact on superannuation returns.

ImpactX, Impact Ag show investment case for natural capital

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
ImpactX Markets and Impact Ag Australia have completed a pilot project demonstrating regenerative agriculture can deliver measurable ecological improvements alongside financial performance.

Australian Ethical announces changes in asset allocation

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical has made changes to its asset allocation targets for some super, transition to retirement (TTR), and pension investment options, effective March 31.

Fiducian fined $7.3m for greenwashing

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
Fiducian Group will pay $7.3 million for making false and misleading statements about the socially responsible and ethical nature of its Diversified Social Aspirations Fund (DSAF).

CEFC, IP Group launch $50m cleantech fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
IP Group has launched the IP Group Climate Catalyst Fund in partnership with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

How investors can navigate ESG-related investments with AI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
As AI and associated technologies continue to evolve, investors are unsure of how best to harness its benefits while focused on investing responsibly.

Palisade acquires organic waste digestion plant

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
Palisade Real Assets has acquired a UK-based organic waste anaerobic digestion technology plant.

The one red flag that makes this manager reconsider a stock

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
Spikes in remuneration among founders of ASX-listed companies are a red flag for one fund manager with nearly $9 billion in assets under management, actively pushing for fair and realistic pay structures.

QIC kicks off Qld sustainable energy co-investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
Under its $200 million North West Energy Fund (NWEF), QIC is now engaging with potential partners to deliver localised energy solutions in Queensland's North-West Minerals Province (NWMP).